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Hamilton, C.L., fl. 1861-1865 Carte de visite of Joseph Brady

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04506.04 Author/Creator: Hamilton, C.L., fl. 1861-1865 Place Written: Sioux City, Iowa Type: Photograph Date: [1861-1865] Pagination: carte de visite, : White mount with decorative gold border around image. Height: 10 cm, Width: 6 cm Order a Copy

Imprint of Hamilton and ink signature of Brady on verso. Oval bust portrait in uniform.

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